CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Texas Health Specialty Hospital Forth Worth

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $189
  • Cash Discount Price: $135
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 24.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Texas Health Specialty Hospital Forth Worth is $189. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $135. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 24.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$135

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$189

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$7.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $7.77 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $135 (1737%)
Insurance Median: $189 (2432%)
Cash: $135 (1737% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $189 (2432% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $7.77 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 2432% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2332%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Fort Worth Firefighters $84 1081%
City Of Fort Worth $85 1094%
Quick Trip $159 2046%
Phcs $188 2420%
Healthsmart $189 2432%
Multiplan $195 2510%
Galaxy $198 2548%
Usa $198 2548%
Cigna $211 2716%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL